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Toshiba RDXS32 DVD Recorder

Toshiba RDXS32 DVD Recorder is one among the latest DVD recorders with improved features and extended functions. It has recording functions as well as playing facilities with tray type media loading system. This DVD recorder allows high quality transfer of video onto DVD disc from sources including TV, video, digital TV and camcorders. The storage mechanism of this DVD recorder is Hard Disc Drive and has a capacity of 80 GB.

The disc formats that could be played in Toshiba DVD Recorder are CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD-Video, SVCD and VCD and the disc formats that could be recorded are DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW and HDD. The supported recording modes are SP and LP. It also allows viewing photo images of JPEG format. It has a NTSC TV tuner with 181 channels and has 32 event/ 2 month programmability. The audio output mode is Nicam stereo. Supported digital audio formats are Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output and MPEG 1 digital output with sound effects Virtual surround mode. It has a 24bit/192kHz audio D/A converter. The digital video standards supported by Toshiba DVD recorder are MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and the supported digital audio standards are WMA, PCM, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio and MP3. This Toshiba DVD recorder has a horizontal resolution of 500 lines. The picture modes provided are Pan and scan, widescreen and letterbox.

The audio and video input/output types are Composite, RGB, SCART and S-Video. The digital audio output types are coaxial and optical. The connector types are component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – rear, 2 x S-Video output ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) – rear, 2 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – rear, SPDIF output ( TOS Link ) – rear, SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) – rear, RF input – rear, RF output – rear, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) – rear, 2 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – rear, composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – front, S-Video input ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) – front and IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) – front. The Toshiba DVD recorder has a firewire DV in/out facility which allows connecting to a PC or a digital camera.

This new Toshiba RDXS32 Table Top DVD Recorder has a time shifting feature which allows simultaneous recording and playback of a chosen piece of TV that you are recording. Its super interactive disc feature allows accessing Multiple Languages, Multiple Camera Angles, Different Aspect Ratios, and Subtitles in different Languages, Parental control and Bonus Material. The time slip function allows you to watch your DVD when it is still recording. The Disc navigation system allows access to any “chapter” via simple cursor control.

Other features of this DVD recorder are Picture zoom, Video noise reduction, JPEG photo playback, MP3 compatibility, Video black level expansion, Electronic program guide, Clock & alarm, timer record and infrared remote control. There is an on screen menu with screen saver option to prevent static images “burning” into the TV screen. Apart from this, there are still/ slow / search playback options for perfect stills, slow motion playback or fast search playback. Cables included are antenna cable, video/audio cable and remote control cable. The dimensions of this recorder are 43 cm x 32.1 cm x 7.8 cm and it is available in silver colour.

Samsung DVDR136 DVD Recorder

Samsung DVDR136 DVD Recorder is a new DVD recorder with upgraded features and qualities that gives you more efficient audio and video playback and recording. It is a tabletop DVD recorder with TV tuner which has a black colour exterior finish and tray type media loading facility. This DVD recorder is MP3 compatible.

This Samsung DVD Recorder can play disk types such as DVD Video, VCD, SVCD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD (Audio), CD-R, CD-RW and Picture CD. The playable file formats are MPEG4, DivX, MP3 and JPEG. The media that could be recorded in this DVD recorder are DVD-R and DVD-RW and the recording speeds possible are SP, LP, XP, EP and SEP. Supported recording format is MPEG2.

This DVD recorder has PAL, SECAM video output system and a 10bit / 54MHz video DAC and 24bit / 96kHz audio DAC. The digital video standards supported are DivX, MPEG-2, XviD, MPEG-4 and the supported digital audio standards are PCM, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio and MP3. The audio output mode is stereo. The frequency response band width is 20 Hz – 20000 Hz. The supported digital audio formats are MPEG 2 digital output, Dolby Digital output and DTS digital output. The digital output sample rate is 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz. This DVD recorder has the TV resolutions 480i, 480p, 576i and 576p.

The connector types of Samsung DVDR136 Table top DVD recorder are composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – front, 2 x SCART ( 21 PIN SCART ) – rear, SPDIF output ( TOS Link ) – rear, SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) – rear, component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – rear, S-Video output ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) – rear, composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – rear, audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) – rear, RF input – rear, RF output – rear and HDMI output – rear.

Progressive scan, JPEG photo playback, parental lock, programmable timer, picture zoom and resume function are other features supported by this new Samsung DVD recorder. The OSD languages supported are available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch. An infrared remote control, an A/V cable and an RF coaxial cable are also included. The system requires a voltage of 230 V. It has an operational power consumption of 21 W and a standby power consumption of 1.3 W. The dimensions of the player are 43 x 24 x 4.9 cm and it has a weight of 2.6 Kg.

LG RH188 DVD Recorder

For effective recording options rely on LG RH188 DVD Recorder, which ensures maximum performance. It is easier to use and simple to operate whereby you get to manage it better. The unit excels as a recorder and offers unimpeded performance. This unit is compactly built and comes with dimensions of (Height) 5.4 cm, (Width) 43 cm, (Depth) 27.5 cm and it weighs 4.1 kg.

This DVD recorder is capable of recording media such as HDD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM. Recording speeds included are SP, XP, LP and EP. It comprises of a 160 GB hard disk drive which offers better storage options. The HDD recording time is a minimum of 40 hours and maximum of 220 hours. On the other hand the DVD recording time supported are 6 hours maximum and a minimum of 1 hour.

Dubbing includes DVD to HDD, HDD to DVD and supports 12x DVD Recording Speed. MPEG2 and VBR are the other recording formats supported. You can program the unit for 16 Events within 30 Days with the programmable timer. VCR Plus+ is a special feature supported by the device.

Progressive scan is also supported which offers clearer and sharper images. This unit can play disk types such as DVD Video, VCD, SVCD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD (Audio), CD-R and CD-RW. Playable file formats includes MPEG4, DivX, XviD, MP3, WMA and JPEG. TV tuner is equipped in this device and it supports 88 analogue channels.

Response bandwidth is 8 - 44000 Hz and the THD is rated as 0.008%. It supports 16x, 2x, 4x, 8x search speeds and 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1/16 Slow Motion Speed. Tray is the media load type supported and it holds single disc at a time. Programme play, playlist and random play / shuffle are the various CD playback modes. Resume Function, Clock & Alarm and Timer are provided in this device. This unit consumes 35 Watt power and requires AC 230V (50/60 Hz) voltage for its functioning.

Video and audio features
TV resolutions supported are 480i, 480p, 576i and 576p. PAL and NTSC are the video output system. Zoom is the picture control provided. It features 10 bit / 54 MHz video DAC and 24 bit / 192 kHz Audio DAC. Dynamic range is calculated as 95 dB (DVD) and audio SNR is 100 dB. NICAM Stereo is the sound output mode and Virtual Surround, Dolby Digital (Digital out only) and DTS (Digital out only) are the supported surround sound. Dialog enhancer is also featured in this device.

Flawless connection
Scart connectors included are Output x 1, Input or Output x 1. The unit features Inputs such as Composite x 1, Analogue Audio x 1 and RF (TV) x 1. Outputs made available are Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, Analogue Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1 and RF x 1. The unit includes Composite Input, S-Video Input, Audio Input and iLINK DV Input in the front panel.

This LG DVD Recorder (http://www.dvdrecorderreviews.org.uk/category/lg/) features a multi brand remote which offers once touch access to all the functions. Features such as OSD, Display dimmer and Parental control ensures better use. Chasing Playback, Simultaneous Record and Play, time shift function, play list Playback are the included record and play features.

Edit functions supported are Disc label, disc protect, track/title move, edit title/chapter/A-B of video and audio files on DVD-RW/DVD-RAM disc or HD; create title thumbnails for video tracks; pause live TV using Time shift mode; play list create/edit/delete; merge/divide titles; undo/redo.

Picture features such as picture in picture, repeat chapter/title/A-B, search track/time/chapter/marker, random play, programme tracks (99 track CD and 256 MP3/WMA programme memory), save programme memory to HD, JPEG photo viewer with rotate and zoom; listen to music whilst viewing photos from the same disc makes your usage effective. Auto chapter mark indexing is one of the recording features. With all these features at hand you get best out of this LG RH188 HDD DVD Recorder.

Toshiba D-R3 DVD Recorder

With Toshiba D-R3 DVD Recorder, you can listen to your favourite tunes as well as record music and videos that you have most cherished and treasured. This device supports DVD-R, CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD-Video, SVCD and VCD. The device possesses the capability of DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM recording. The player also possess photo CD playback. The video format supported by the player is PAL.

Toshiba, the world’s renowned and established company, brings to you all the traits of an absolute perfect DVD recorder that you were hunting for. The player employs interlaced video display type, displaying the brilliant and magnificent vision. It has DTS Decoder that utilizes Dolby digital sounds to smash the parties and festivities.

You can connect the device to any other devices through various inputs and outputs like the composite, RGB, SCART and S-Video. Firewire connections allow you to connect to various other devices such as a digital camera or PC. There are two scart sockets that permit you to plug more than one device into the system.

Another splendid and most remarkable feature of this player is that it is MP3, WMA and JPEG compatible and has time shifting facility that allows synchronized recording and playback of a preferred portion of TV recording.

Relaxation and amusement takes a latest vigorous mode, when you have Toshiba D-R3 Table Top DVD Recorder.

Panasonic DMREH60 DVD Recorder

Panasonic DMREH60 DVD Recorder is a power packed DVD recorder which is capable of playing formats like DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD Video, VCD, CD-R/RW and MP3. It comes in a classy silver colour and the dimensions are 430 (W) x 63 (H) x 351 (D) mm. It weighs 4.5kg.

Recording formats supported are DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R. Video format is MPEG2 and VBR is also supported. Audio recording system is Dolby Digital 2ch. DVD record time enabled is 1 hour minimum and 8 hours maximum. Various TV resolutions supported are 480i, 480p, 576i and 576p.

Voltage requirement of the unit is AC 230V (50/60 Hz) and it consumes a power of 36 W. Video output system is PAL and Video DAC is 12 bit / 108 MHz. There are also additional features like 3D Noise Reduction, Black Noise Reduction and mosquito noise reduction. This Panasonic DVD recorder features a dialogue enhancer and there is a universal remote control included too.

Input connections provided are Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Analogue Audio x 2 and RF (TV) x 1. Output connections facilitated are Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, Analogue Audio x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1 and RF x 1.

The front panel of the recorder has a composite input, S-video input, audio input and iLINK DV Input/Output connections. OSD is provided and the memory card slot for SD / MMC is also included. Progressive scan is featured and you can play 1 disk at a time in this DVD recorder.

Record and play features include One Touch Recording, Time Slip, Play list, instant skip and 7 sec replay. Recording speeds are SP, XP, LP and EP. HDD size of Panasonic DMREH60 Silver DVD Recorder is 200 GB and the HDD recording time enabled is 44 hrs minimum and 355 hrs maximum.

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